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R586 NBL

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,858 mi
Last recorded104,858 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 NBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 104,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 94,373 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 94,045 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 88,522 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Full Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI reliability report

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R586 NBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R586 NBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R586 NBL is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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